What’s happening in the world of retail, and how do the trends and projections affect your business? We’ll look at some key retail indicators, but it won’t be a boring session loaded with charts and graphs. We’ll discuss as a group what those trends mean to your business. Your next business move may well be found in the notes and doodles you take down during this session! This session is based on the very latest of research done by and for large retailers, but we'll scale the results down the something you can actually use to market effectively to the consumer of 2017 and beyond. We’ll talk about marketing, buyer demands and preferences, technology and any other topic that pops up. Don’t ignore what’s going on in the rest of the retail environment. Buyers expect you to be as savvy as Amazon and Macy’s. This session will help you make it happen.

In business, time is as valuable as money. Mobility adds efficiency, security, and profitability, because it saves the business person time. In order to stay "relevant" in today's rapidly changing environment and competitive market, you MUST accept and adopt the latest technology. Do NOT get left behind.• Maximize technology in order to structure your business for success• Get rid of tedious manual processes• Discover the 3 key mobile solutions you must have to run your business

The TPMS tool industry has come a long way since the days of magnets and activation devices. In the last decade, the capability of electronic TPMS tools has continuously advanced but there were still instances where the vehicle had to be serviced by the new car dealer. With each new update and upgraded model, the functionality has increased yet some obstacles remain in place. This panel of electronic TPMS tool manufacturers will discuss how they are adapting to new technology so they can meet growing needs of automotive service providers.

According to a recent OSHA survey, the leading cause of workplace fatalities in the truck maintenance and service industry is a vehicle falls on the employee. It’s the type of accident where the technician rarely walks away and based on the information from OSHA, it appears that many of the fatalities could have been prevented. This session will address the basic safety guidelines for using jacks, jack stands and cribbing material on trucks and trailers.

Whether you are a creative in the marketing department, a business owner or just interested in where digital advertising dollars go; this is the seminar for you.

With the panel including the Co-Founder of Hoonigan Brian Scotto, Editor in Chief of The Enthusiast Network Evan Perkins, and Digital Marketing Expert from Kahn Media Cory Burns. Moderated by last years Gen III Innovator Jonathan Mill, this seminar will delve into the creation of digital content, how to effectively market it and how to quantify the profitability.

SCRS REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION (RDE) series will feature seminar offerings. Each of the courses has been individually selected or crafted by SCRS because the content specifically focuses on issues and information that are relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace, and appeals to the diverse array of marketplace perspectives that exist within the collision repair industry.

SCRS REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION (RDE) series will feature seminar offerings. Each of the courses has been individually selected or crafted by SCRS because the content specifically focuses on issues and information that are relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace, and appeals to the diverse array of marketplace perspectives that exist within the collision repair industry.

SCRS REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION (RDE) series will feature seminar offerings. Each of the courses has been individually selected or crafted by SCRS because the content specifically focuses on issues and information that are relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace, and appeals to the diverse array of marketplace perspectives that exist within the collision repair industry.

SCRS REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION (RDE) series will feature seminar offerings. Each of the courses has been individually selected or crafted by SCRS because the content specifically focuses on issues and information that are relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace, and appeals to the diverse array of marketplace perspectives that exist within the collision repair industry.

Whether you’re an expeditor/restyler doing dealership-centric work or a consumer-facing brick-and-mortar retail operation, automotive electronics are one of the most profitable and opportune segments in all of the automotive aftermarket. In this session learn about new products and technologies in exciting categories that provide both profit potential and exposure to new market segments. Add more service-related engagement with installation services and solution-based approaches that your competitors are almost certainly missing.

I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, is returning to the SEMA Show in 2017 with I-CAR training available to attendees each day of the SEMA Show. I-CAR training is structured around individual’s roles as collision industry professionals and helps achieve the knowledge required to advance in the industry.

I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, is returning to the SEMA Show in 2017 with I-CAR training available to attendees each day of the SEMA Show. I-CAR training is structured around individual’s roles as collision industry professionals and helps achieve the knowledge required to advance in the industry.

Winning a national award from an industry trade publication is an honor that is always well-deserved. The criteria to be a candidate requires a higher level of excellence, so winning truly represents the best that the tire industry has to offer. We’ve invited the Modern Tire Dealer Tire Dealer of the Year, the Tire Business Humanitarian Award winner, and the Tire Review Top Shop to make brief presentations on what makes them successful and then participate in an informative question and answer session with the audience.

During this interactive workshop, Dawn Brolin will provide a checklist of technology that will help any business owner either take the first step to the mobile world or enhance what you already have adopted. Recommendations will include accounting systems, document storage, mobile time tracking, mobile payroll, customer management solutions, and more. Then the workshop goes full hands on. You will implement three key technologies on your mobile device. Leave with operational mobile solutions and with a complete instruction book of how to operate your newly loaded technologies and keep moving forward.

Bring your device - phone, ipad, or computer - whatever device you use in your business. Connect to the exposition hall wi-fi before the session begins.

Did you know that LinkedIn says you have a 40 times greater chance of landing a job if you have a strong LinkedIn profile? A big reason why this is so true is because a stunning 97% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find candidates for their open positions.

In this session, you will learn how to:• Maximize your LinkedIn profile to attract recruiters• Make the most of LinkedIn groups to be found by employers• Apply on the LinkedIn job board to dramatically improve your job chances• Build your network to be seen by top companies

SCRS REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION (RDE) series will feature seminar offerings. Each of the courses has been individually selected or crafted by SCRS because the content specifically focuses on issues and information that are relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace, and appeals to the diverse array of marketplace perspectives that exist within the collision repair industry.

SCRS REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION (RDE) series will feature seminar offerings. Each of the courses has been individually selected or crafted by SCRS because the content specifically focuses on issues and information that are relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace, and appeals to the diverse array of marketplace perspectives that exist within the collision repair industry.

SCRS REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION (RDE) series will feature seminar offerings. Each of the courses has been individually selected or crafted by SCRS because the content specifically focuses on issues and information that are relevant to collision repair professionals operating in today’s marketplace, and appeals to the diverse array of marketplace perspectives that exist within the collision repair industry.

RD12 - The Time Has Arrived For Change: Lead with Service, Stop processing and Start Servicing

Join automotive multi-platform media company GarageMonkey as they present intimate interviews with some of social media’s most popular and followed influencers — social media-focused content creators and personalities. Social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and others have changed the way your current and future customers learn about your product, engage with your brand and each other, and build lasting relationships with you and your products. Join the conversation with individuals who have tapped into this vast new audience of enthusiasts. They’re car guys who speak to the digital generation, have amassed tremendous audiences on Facebook, YouTube, and other social platforms, and influence the decisions of the next generation of customers.

Buy a beer, pull up a seat, and join host Jeff Allen of SkidMarks as he has an entertaining conversation with personalities from automotive, music, and the business world. Learn what makes these successful people tick and what fuels their passion. Cash Bar.